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Orders and Rulings

A coroner may make an order or ruling regarding an investigation, or during an inquest.

Orders and rulings are not written findings. They can include, but are not limited to:

  • a non-publication order restricting the release or publication of some information
  • a ruling to re-open an investigation
  • a ruling on whether the coroner has jurisdiction to investigate.

For cases where a non-publication order is in place please call 1300 309 519 and speak to our Communications Manager to obtain a copy.

Orders and rulings list

Case Id Name Type Date Coroner Expiry date Sort descending Download PDF
COR 2008 1434 RGF Ruling on application to be excused from giving evidence State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2012 2040 Phillip George Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2009 3500 Chanelle Amy Rae Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2009 5098 Lucia Amenta Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2005 0581 Wayne Joannou Non-Publication Order Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1468 Carl Williams Order by Coroner to access seized things Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2016 2104 Frances Klein Determination that a reportable death does not require further investigation State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2013 3731 Isabella-Rose Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos

On 7 May 2015, Coroner Paresa Spanos made a proceeding suppression order in respect of the death of Isabella-Rose. The order prohibits any publication or broadcast of any identifying material that would identify relatives of Isabella-Rose. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contact the court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.

COR 2009 5181 James Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle

Coroner Olle issued a Non Publication Order advising that any published reference to a 24-year-old Essendon man who died from the toxic effects of prescribed morphine and diazepam obtained from prescription shopping be suppressed and that he be referred to only as "James". A full copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court on 1300 309 519 and asking to speak to the court's Publications and Communications Officer.

COR 2009 0655 Allem Halkic Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling